Some fantastic, practical advice. Most videos are far too complicated and discourage us from even trying for that distance. It takes months to build up your distances. I’ve managed to run a number of half marathons now. Never thought it was possible and especially only since I’ve turned 50. My next goal is to aim for a full marathon. Don’t know how long it will take but I’ll get there.
You've probably done this already, but in reality running a marathon if you finished multiple half-marathons is not that difficult. I mean the run itself is till very difficult, especially when going for a particular results, I just mean you are basically there or thereabout training wise, and you could wasily start in a marathon in 6-8 weeks of training.
Honestly motivation plays a huge factor and same with the energy of the event. I thought I was gonna walk a few times during mine ended up doing it in sub 4 hours
Participated in the Belgrade Marathon this past weekend. My first one ever and keep in mind I may not be the one to give out advice, but one conclusion i can take from it is STAY ON TOP OF YOUR NUTRITION. Coming from a backround of doing mainly half distance triathlons,and half marathons I didn’t think it would be a much of a problem. I WAS SO WRONG. It started off great, I came in at half mark point at around 1h20mins having only had about 2 gels (~55g of carbs) and things were going perfectly according to my pacing plan, then at around km 27/8 it hit me like a brick wall. It was hell from then on and i finished with a final time of 3h4mins and 31sec. Had I payed more attention to my nutrition i could have finished in under 2h50 for certain.Dont neglect or underestimate how many calories your body need to function properly whilst running 42km
Thank you. My first marathon is in 12 weeks, the Sanlam Cape Town marathon. Ive run 4 half marathons this year already. I was considering doing a different marathon prior to the real one as training but your advice of not doing more than 32km saved me. Thanks. Looking forward to my first marathon.
Did a half on Thursday. Z2 training run, about 1hr 55mins. Announced afterwards that I would never want to do a marathon. Turns out that wasn't a very firmly held belief, because I think this video has convinced me!
I definitely feel you on that one. Finished a half in 2 hr 5 mins dying thinking you have to be insane to to a full marathon and here I am going to sign up for the full hahaha!
My first marathon is in three weeks! 😊 The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to raise money against MND! Starting our taper tomorrow at last as have been training since December, I hope we'll see some GTN fans in Leeds too.
@@mrbartuss1 thanks for asking! Leeds crowds were amazing, the marathon was hard but amazing, I finished and raised more than I'd hoped! Amazing experience for a cause bigger than me.
Done some Halfmarathons. Signed up for my first Marathon April 2024 in Hamburg (Germany) and this video will be my Go to vid on youtube, because it meantioned the exact things i worried before, Like Motivation and the time leading to the Event. Thanks for that 😊
I've got my first marathon in October, the Marine Corps Marathon! Just ran my first 13 mi trail race on Saturday, I'm looking forward to something a bit flatter!
Hi..I found someone here who’s running marine corp marathon I’m signup for that too in October in dc and I’m just running once a week long distance like half marathon and the rest just 5 or 6 mile one day strength training my self but it’s hard to go more long mile.any tips?
Personally I would have included some 'real life' video shots of people 'running' the latter stages of a marathon - ie walking! It is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about and, if we are honest, is what gets most of the "mid/back of the back" to the finish line.
Going for the marathon in Rotterdam in April 2024! Never ran before, so lots to learn and prepare, but so far it has felt good and I feel like I've found a sport I genuinely enjoy ❤
There are take-outs even for me, despite the the fact that I am only planning a half in September. My intermediate scheduled goals is a 10k PB in July. In terms of volume, I find it reassuring. I am at 25-30 (sometimes 35) k per week. If 50 is enough for a full, increasing to 35-40 should be realistic enough and good for a half even though some web-sites consider this too little. As for the long run, it's my understanding that for a half marathon, unlike for a marathon, going the full distance during long runs is actually recommended, but I have a few months to settle that debate as my long runs are currently in the 10k range.
If you want to complete the half, then you do not necessarily need to run the full distance in training, if you want to go for a specific time, or you want to run it as part of a 70.3 triathlon, then even running over distance during training can be advisable.
Just finished my first marathon yesterday Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 100% agree with everything said in the video especially the training requirements Look at completing at least 30km twice a week for a month before your big race And you should be working your fitness level towards being able to complete 30km twice a week
I recently ran a half in 2hrs 15 mins. Do I first work on becoming faster and then attempt a marathon or just go for it ? There’s one in my city in September this year
MY First Mara Thon was Horror as I had unbearable lower back PAIN took me a Year lower back training POSTURE!!!! 2 nd Mara Thon was excellent no Pain FUN!
Thanks for the great advice. I have a marathon event in just over two weeks so I'm going to go really hard into training now and rely on the crowd energy to carry me through!
I appreciate this video, I’m running my first marathon in 14 weeks! I am motivated and scared at the same time, but I’m putting in the work. I’m currently at 18 miles a week.😊
1. No more than adding 10% mileage or time per week 2. At least 5 hours or 30-35 miles per week before doing marathon. Better if more. 3. Don't test it. Will take long to recover and if you fail will make you think you cant do it. 4. Good shoes 5. Fueling 6. Pacing
I REALLY agree with entering right away. I ran my first ever 10 km almost 2 months ago, sunscreen then I’ve ran like a goggins jr, feeling ready for my first marathon that is 1 month to go. If it wasn’t for me signing up, I’d never be at the level that I am now
I like your incremental goals strategy as I used it from the start as a beginner all the way to doing regular 10K’s - but recently I’ve set a *4 year goal* to do a marathon as a total nobody who comes out of nowhere with ridiculous endurance
Signed up for my first Marathon in March, was daunting until i saw this. Running currently 35-45k a week at the moment, and I was thinking jeez I need to up the mileage. Thanks GTN!
I definitely wanna do this .. I just run a hour a moderate pace nothing crazy but I'll keep increasing the distance and a few times a week add more intensity
For any fellow beginner runners, I recommend the Hoka Rincon 3. They are the daily trainers that are super light and cushioned and they cheaper compared to other shoes. 124.99 usd but most of the time they are on sale for 99.99 usd. Only problem I have with them is they’re prone to wear and tear after roughly 200-250 mileage.
I'm not planning on a full race distance run before my first marathon (spring 2026, I'm sticking to halves in 2025 and only started running ~8 months ago) but I am planning some equivalent distance hikes. My friend lives 27miles away (and next to a train station to get me home) and one of our favourite cafes is half way between us at 30km away. I'm hoping for a sub 5 hour run/walk - I recently did a 10km that was less than x2 my first 5km PB and that would let me continue the trend.
It’s incredible how the energy of the event carries you through
I was just saying this! There is nothing like that energy out there among your fellow go getters! ❤
Agree
Agree
Agree
Chicago always has incredible crowds supporting the runners.
This is brilliant, thanks. Got my first Marathon in April. I’m 45 and haven’t ventured beyond a half-marathon yet.
Good luck brother!
Ik heb me ook ingeschreven. Eerste keer Rotterdam. Succes!
Best of luck .I'm not a runner .thinking of doing one in May and not telling anyone till after
@@oekieetvvoor mij de eerste in Amsterdam. Succes!
How is training going?
Some fantastic, practical advice. Most videos are far too complicated and discourage us from even trying for that distance. It takes months to build up your distances. I’ve managed to run a number of half marathons now. Never thought it was possible and especially only since I’ve turned 50. My next goal is to aim for a full marathon. Don’t know how long it will take but I’ll get there.
Really? It doesn't seem like any concrete advice was provided here.
@@JFlynn1207 go away
@@ClubmanGT1971 OK, i will
It’s almost all mental, you may feel pain, but it’s temporary. I’m going to run my first ever marathon but 28 miles, I might just die.
You've probably done this already, but in reality running a marathon if you finished multiple half-marathons is not that difficult. I mean the run itself is till very difficult, especially when going for a particular results, I just mean you are basically there or thereabout training wise, and you could wasily start in a marathon in 6-8 weeks of training.
Honestly motivation plays a huge factor and same with the energy of the event. I thought I was gonna walk a few times during mine ended up doing it in sub 4 hours
well done!!
You finished 👍
Participated in the Belgrade Marathon this past weekend. My first one ever and keep in mind I may not be the one to give out advice, but one conclusion i can take from it is STAY ON TOP OF YOUR NUTRITION. Coming from a backround of doing mainly half distance triathlons,and half marathons I didn’t think it would be a much of a problem. I WAS SO WRONG. It started off great, I came in at half mark point at around 1h20mins having only had about 2 gels (~55g of carbs) and things were going perfectly according to my pacing plan, then at around km 27/8 it hit me like a brick wall. It was hell from then on and i finished with a final time of 3h4mins and 31sec. Had I payed more attention to my nutrition i could have finished in under 2h50 for certain.Dont neglect or underestimate how many calories your body need to function properly whilst running 42km
Great advice thanks. Well done on your marathon 👏
That’s still a great time. Congratulations
You’re very good
Thank you. My first marathon is in 12 weeks, the Sanlam Cape Town marathon. Ive run 4 half marathons this year already. I was considering doing a different marathon prior to the real one as training but your advice of not doing more than 32km saved me. Thanks. Looking forward to my first marathon.
Hey, how did it go? I'm preparing my comrades qualifier in Feb
Going to run the sanlam cape town marathon too this year too
I'm debating doing the Cape Town marathon as my first one this year!
Thanks for that
Did a half on Thursday. Z2 training run, about 1hr 55mins. Announced afterwards that I would never want to do a marathon. Turns out that wasn't a very firmly held belief, because I think this video has convinced me!
It’s all about the consistent training.
did u do anything yet?
I definitely feel you on that one. Finished a half in 2 hr 5 mins dying thinking you have to be insane to to a full marathon and here I am going to sign up for the full hahaha!
Stop flexing 😡
@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 I don't think a 1hr 55min half is anything to flex about!
My first marathon tomoworro. Very excited
Good luck.
How was it!!! Im doing mine next year, april first time
Training for my first marathon coming in august.
Enjoying it so far, the hardest thing is managing the time so I still have a life
How was it, paul?
Running my first marathon this saturday! I’m very excited!
My first marathon is in three weeks! 😊 The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to raise money against MND! Starting our taper tomorrow at last as have been training since December, I hope we'll see some GTN fans in Leeds too.
How did it go?
@@mrbartuss1 thanks for asking! Leeds crowds were amazing, the marathon was hard but amazing, I finished and raised more than I'd hoped! Amazing experience for a cause bigger than me.
Done some Halfmarathons. Signed up for my first Marathon April 2024 in Hamburg (Germany) and this video will be my Go to vid on youtube, because it meantioned the exact things i worried before, Like Motivation and the time leading to the Event.
Thanks for that 😊
I've got my first marathon in October, the Marine Corps Marathon! Just ran my first 13 mi trail race on Saturday, I'm looking forward to something a bit flatter!
Hi..I found someone here who’s running marine corp marathon I’m signup for that too in October in dc and I’m just running once a week long distance like half marathon and the rest just 5 or 6 mile one day strength training my self but it’s hard to go more long mile.any tips?
How did it go?
Personally I would have included some 'real life' video shots of people 'running' the latter stages of a marathon - ie walking! It is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about and, if we are honest, is what gets most of the "mid/back of the back" to the finish line.
I would say those people who are walking haven’t trained enough I think it’s more of an achievement that you ran the whole way. U cherish it more
What energy these guys have...good job
Going for the marathon in Rotterdam in April 2024! Never ran before, so lots to learn and prepare, but so far it has felt good and I feel like I've found a sport I genuinely enjoy ❤
Good luck on the time travel!
hope you got a ticket, it was sold out fast!
@@MafuHardy haha lol, only just now noticed 😂
@@Duuk_the_Dog yeah I signed up right as they went live
How was the experience at Rotterdom
I can't thank you enough, my first marathon is in 8 weeks. I was making some of the mistakes you talked about. I'm so glad i found this video!
Well timed video, aiming to do my first in October
Same here 😊
Same here! Just finished the Toronto half yesterday… running the Toronto waterfront full in October!
did you do the marine corps marathon?
Perth marathon for me. 5.43 but it was about completing not competing
@@angel0fdeath667 Congrats!!! I did my first marathon (Marine Corps Marathon). I had a similar time and feel the same way
There are take-outs even for me, despite the the fact that I am only planning a half in September. My intermediate scheduled goals is a 10k PB in July. In terms of volume, I find it reassuring. I am at 25-30 (sometimes 35) k per week. If 50 is enough for a full, increasing to 35-40 should be realistic enough and good for a half even though some web-sites consider this too little. As for the long run, it's my understanding that for a half marathon, unlike for a marathon, going the full distance during long runs is actually recommended, but I have a few months to settle that debate as my long runs are currently in the 10k range.
If you want to complete the half, then you do not necessarily need to run the full distance in training, if you want to go for a specific time, or you want to run it as part of a 70.3 triathlon, then even running over distance during training can be advisable.
IT’s September, did it happen yet and if so how did it go 😊
@@KI-ld1xjkinda gay
First marathon ever on May 18th. So excited about it.
Just finished my first marathon yesterday
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023
100% agree with everything said in the video especially the training requirements
Look at completing at least 30km twice a week for a month before your big race
And you should be working your fitness level towards being able to complete 30km twice a week
I recently ran a half in 2hrs 15 mins. Do I first work on becoming faster and then attempt a marathon or just go for it ? There’s one in my city in September this year
Sounds like a great question for #gtncoachescorner 🙌
@PramodSreenivasan did you attempt that marathon? How did you do?
@@vancedd419 no, I’m prepping up for the one in April
Omg is thus the on for sydney September that just happened? I'm planning to go next year
MY First Mara Thon was Horror
as I had unbearable lower back PAIN
took me a Year lower back training
POSTURE!!!!
2 nd Mara Thon was excellent
no Pain
FUN!
Practice makes man perfect
Thanks for the great advice. I have a marathon event in just over two weeks so I'm going to go really hard into training now and rely on the crowd energy to carry me through!
I appreciate this video, I’m running my first marathon in 14 weeks! I am motivated and scared at the same time, but I’m putting in the work. I’m currently at 18 miles a week.😊
You guys are fabulous, thank for the tips. Condensed and precise, as always.
Booked my first marathon for May. Have only done a half before. Excited and nervous for the challenge.
My first marathon is 2 days later I'm excited ❤
1. No more than adding 10% mileage or time per week
2. At least 5 hours or 30-35 miles per week before doing marathon. Better if more.
3. Don't test it. Will take long to recover and if you fail will make you think you cant do it.
4. Good shoes
5. Fueling
6. Pacing
What energy these guys have..good job!
I REALLY agree with entering right away. I ran my first ever 10 km almost 2 months ago, sunscreen then I’ve ran like a goggins jr, feeling ready for my first marathon that is 1 month to go. If it wasn’t for me signing up, I’d never be at the level that I am now
Planing to do my first marathon in Feb. This video helped to plan and motivate me. Wish me luck now.
You got this!💪
I like your incremental goals strategy as I used it from the start as a beginner all the way to doing regular 10K’s - but recently I’ve set a *4 year goal* to do a marathon as a total nobody who comes out of nowhere with ridiculous endurance
Signed up for my first Marathon in March, was daunting until i saw this. Running currently 35-45k a week at the moment, and I was thinking jeez I need to up the mileage. Thanks GTN!
What energy these guys
Love it
I signed up for my first marathon today! It is after a month and five kilometres. I'm a 27 year old woman :)
It's incredible how the energy
Amazing to see the energy and speed managemement just tremendous ❤
my marathon was mental! I will be continuing to train
You guys are fabulous, thank for the tips. Condensed and precise, as always.♥️♥️
Uh guys R fabulous...thnx 4 the tips condensed N precise ...As always 👍
Thank you for brilliant and clear advise
Thanks for your advice.
I definitely wanna do this .. I just run a hour a moderate pace nothing crazy but I'll keep increasing the distance and a few times a week add more intensity
Honestly motivation plays a huge factor and same with the energy of the event.
What energy these guys have...good job 💪👍
Very well done video!! Thanks!
Thank you for explaining it
very fantastic and practical advice
For any fellow beginner runners, I recommend the Hoka Rincon 3. They are the daily trainers that are super light and cushioned and they cheaper compared to other shoes. 124.99 usd but most of the time they are on sale for 99.99 usd. Only problem I have with them is they’re prone to wear and tear after roughly 200-250 mileage.
You guys did a fabulous job
Fantastic and practical advices
Great video, thanks so much for putting it together!
You are guys fabulous very good tips 💗
Great help thanks
Well timed video aiming to do my frist in october
I always enjoy your videos
Very fantastic work
All videos today are very informative and impressive
Fantastic work
Very fantastic and practical advice 😊
Great energy, good work
Fantastic advice
You guys are fabulous
Very well done video, thenks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the advice boss! ❤
Thank you brother, preparing for my 2nd marathon
I'm the studen of sports and physical education so it's very informative for me
I'm not planning on a full race distance run before my first marathon (spring 2026, I'm sticking to halves in 2025 and only started running ~8 months ago) but I am planning some equivalent distance hikes. My friend lives 27miles away (and next to a train station to get me home) and one of our favourite cafes is half way between us at 30km away. I'm hoping for a sub 5 hour run/walk - I recently did a 10km that was less than x2 my first 5km PB and that would let me continue the trend.
You guys did a fabulous job❤️😍
Great job your doing
Excellent workout experience
Incredible, Energetic, informative 💟
Wow such events are very important ❤
Practice makes a man perfect
Very good and fabulous job
Very well done vedio• Thanks
Impressive job for training
Amazing motivation
Energetic and helping video ❤
Very well video thanks sir
Best fitness you need
Really tempted to do a marathon. I plan to do a few half marathons first before planing a full marathon. I’m inspired!
Awesome, do it! 🙌
@@gtnjust signed up to Paris and London marathon 2025! Probably a mistake to try and attempt 2 in two weeks but for now I’m motivated!
thank for the tips
Great information
Amazing work out 👍❤❤
Beautiful area for exercise
Nice thanks for the tips 🙂
Nice and useful information
Honestly motivation plays a huge factor
Great work 👍
Great work
Great advices
Mind blowing efferts
Today all vedios are informative and interesting good job
Perfect running
This is incredible
This video is absolute🔥🔥🔥
I always love a marathon ❤️❤️